Recall

DAVIDsTEA Recalls Valentine's Day Stackable Mugs Due to Fire Hazard

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Coffee culture, Mug, Teaware, Recall, Product return, Food and drink, Articles

If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard.

Key Points: 
  • If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard.
  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs and contact DAVIDsTEA for instructions to replace the mug or return the product for a full refund.
  • ET, any day of the week, email at [email protected] or online at www.davidstea.com and click on Contact Us for more information.
  • This recall involves DAVIDsTEA's Partner in Crime and For You Valentine's Day stackable mugs.

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, 60mg/2mL (30mg per mL) Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Organic compounds, Chemical compounds, Analgesics, Ketorolac, Ophthalmology, Syntex, Product recall, Product return, Recall, Tris, Chemistry

Customers who may have further distributed this product have been requested to identify their customers and notify them at once of this product recall.

Key Points: 
  • Customers who may have further distributed this product have been requested to identify their customers and notify them at once of this product recall.
  • Consumers/distributors/retailers that have product which is being recalled should stop using product and return the recalled product.
  • The necessary form by which to document this information as well as other information regarding this recall is available at www.Sagentpharma.com .
  • Healthcare workers who have medical questions about Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP, may contact Medical Affairs (866-625-1618, Option 3) M-F, 8am-5pm CST.

JBS Plainwell Recalls Meijer Ground Beef as a Precautionary Measure Due to Potential Presence of Extraneous Material

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Regions of the United States, Midwestern United States, Economy of Kentucky, Meijer, Geography of Michigan, Recall, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Beef

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Meijer, in conjunction with JBS Plainwell as part of a multi-state recall, is announcing a voluntary recall of its prepackaged 1 lb.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Meijer, in conjunction with JBS Plainwell as part of a multi-state recall, is announcing a voluntary recall of its prepackaged 1 lb.
  • Meijer Ground Beef as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of extraneous material, specifically hard pieces of plastic.
  • Consumers who have purchased this product should throw it away or return the product to the nearest Meijer store for a full refund.
  • Consumers with questions regarding this recall should contact Meijer at 800-543-3704, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Amerex Group Recalls Infant Fur Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Fur, Amerex, Firefighting in the United States, Fake fur, Recall

Hazard: The jacket's snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Key Points: 
  • Hazard: The jacket's snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
  • Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children, stop using it and contact Amerex Group for a full refund.
  • Amerex Group at 800-230-3418 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • This recall involves a faux fur mid-weight jacket sold in infant sizes 12 to 24 months.

Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman & Associates Due to Fire Hazard

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Recall, Friedman, Rechargeable battery, Advertising, Tablet computer, Design, Marketing, Technology

Hazard: The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard

Key Points: 
  • Hazard: The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard
    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power banks and contact Daniel M. Friedman & Associates to arrange to return the product for a full refund.
  • ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at [email protected] or online at https://betseyjohnson.com and click on the "Voluntary Recall" button for more information.
  • This recall involves Universal Rechargeable Power Banks for use with smart phones and tablets.
  • Importer: Daniel M. Friedman & Associates, a division of Steven Madden, Ltd. of Long Island City, N.Y.

Information Update - Pro Doc Limitée voluntarily recalls two lots of irbesartan drugs because of nitrosamine impurity

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Functional groups, Nitrosamines, Hepatotoxins, N-Nitrosodiethylamine, Carcinogens, Garde manger, Nitroso, National Defense Education Act, Recall

OTTAWA, March 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising Canadians that Pro Doc Limiteis voluntarily recalling two lots of irbesartan tablets because of a nitrosamine impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA).

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, March 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising Canadians that Pro Doc Limiteis voluntarily recalling two lots of irbesartan tablets because of a nitrosamine impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA).
  • NDEA is classified as a probable human carcinogen, which means that long-term exposure could increase the potential risk of cancer.
  • Pro Doc Limite is conducting the recall after testing identified levels of NDEA above what is considered reasonably safe if the drug were taken over a lifetime.
  • Health Canada maintains a complete list of sartan drugs that have been recalled because of nitrosamine impurities on its website .

Recall Elections

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Friday, February 22, 2019
Recall, Petition, Recall elections, Politics and technology, Recall of MPs Act, Online petitions

Thursday, February 21, 2019Recall is used to describe a process where the electorate in an area can trigger a special election to remove an elected representative before the end of their term. A recall procedure was introduced in the UK in 2015. It only applies to Members of Parliament.

Key Points: 
  • They are known as a petitions officer when dealing with a recall petition.
  • For a recall petition to be successful 10% of eligible registered voters need to sign the petition.
  • If the 10% threshold is reached the petitions officer informs the Speaker of the House of Commons that the recall petition has been successful.
  • In some recall processes the electorate can initiate a recall petition for any reason.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Turkey Fryer Due to Fire Hazard

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Chemistry, Industrial gases, Cooking, Cooking appliances, Stoves, Turkey fryer, Keg, Fryer, Propane, Recall, Academy Sports + Outdoors

Hazard: The turkey fryer spout can leak oil, posing a fire hazard.

Key Points: 
  • Hazard: The turkey fryer spout can leak oil, posing a fire hazard.
  • Consumers shouldimmediately stop using the recalled Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg and return it to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund and a $50 Academy gift card.
  • This recall involves the Academy Sports + Outdoors Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg which is a turkey fryer made of stainless steel and powered by propane.
  • Importer: Academy, Ltd. d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
    This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process.

2-Day Seminar: Effective Compliance Strategies for Complaint Handling, Medical Device Reporting and Recalls (Philidelphia, PA, United States - March 28-29, 2019) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, February 18, 2019
Health, Medical devices, Professional services, Other Professional Services, Recall, Food and Drug Administration

What form should I use to submit reports of individual adverse events and where do I obtain these forms?

Key Points: 
  • What form should I use to submit reports of individual adverse events and where do I obtain these forms?
  • Does the information in my report constitute an admission that the device caused or contributed to the reportable event?
  • What are the requirements for developing, maintaining, and implementing written MDR procedures and maintain records/files that apply to me?
  • What happens in a medical device recall: Firm-initiated recall vs. mandatory recall
    What information needs to be reported?

FDA warns patients and doctors about recall of home-use test strips used with device to monitor blood thinner warfarin, not authorized for sale in U.S.

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Test strip, Recall

Medical product distributor Terrific Care/Medex Supply LLC issued a voluntary recall ofcertain Roche Diagnostics test strip lotsused with CoaguChek test meter devices last month.

Key Points: 
  • Medical product distributor Terrific Care/Medex Supply LLC issued a voluntary recall ofcertain Roche Diagnostics test strip lotsused with CoaguChek test meter devices last month.
  • This recall is related to the November 2018 Roche Diagnostics Recall , the manufacturer of CoaguChek meters and test strips.
  • Using faulty strips can lead to errors in medication dosage that could cause serious harm or death in some patients.
  • The test strips are used with the CoaguChek XS plus, CoaguChek XS Pro, CoaguChek XS professional, CoaguChek XS PST and CoaguChek Vantus test meter devices.